Route 3007 (Fayette Street) and Route 201 over I-70

Construction Continues

The Route 3007 (Fayette Street) bridge construction was completed in October 2022, and no additional work is scheduled at that location.The Route 201 Bridge over Interstate 70 located in North Belle Vernon Borough and Rostraver Township, Westmoreland County, reopened in both directions along with the I-70 Exit 44 (Arnold City) off-ramp and the Route 3011 (Indian Hill Road) on May 9. Intermittent single-lane restrictions and rolling stoppages began Thursday, March 2 and are anticipated to continue through early June, weather and operational dependent. Overnight single-lane restrictions will occur, as needed, in both directions on Interstate 70 between 8:00 PM and 6:00 AM. Overnight rolling stoppages lasting up to 15 minutes will occur, as needed, in both directions on Interstate 70 between 12:00 AM and 4:00 AM. The bridge closure, rolling stoppages, and single-lane restrictions are necessary to allow crews to raise and repair the Route 201 Bridge over Interstate 70. Temporary traffic signals will be in place to aid in the flow of traffic along posted detour routes.

Posted Detours:

Southbound Route 201 detour (north side of the bridge closure):

• From southbound Route 201, make a right onto the westbound Interstate 70 on-ramp to travel westbound on Interstate 70
• Take Exit 41 (Belle Vernon/Monessen)
• Turn left onto southbound Route 906 under the bridge
• Turn left onto the eastbound Interstate 70 on-ramp to travel eastbound on Interstate 70
• Take Exit 43 (Donora/Fayette City) to reach the south side of the closed Route 201 bridge

Northbound Route 201 detour (south side of the bridge closure):

• From northbound Route 201, make a right onto the eastbound Interstate 70 on-ramp to travel eastbound on Interstate 70
• Take Exit 44 (Arnold City)
• Turn left onto northbound Route 3011 (Indian Hill Road)
• Turn left onto the westbound Interstate 70 on-ramp to travel westbound on Interstate 70
• Take Exit 43B (Donora) to reach the north side of the closed Route 201 bridge

Westbound Interstate 70 Exit 44 (Arnold City) off-ramp detour:

• Motorists will continue traveling westbound on Interstate 70
• Take Exit 41 (Belle Vernon/Monessen)
• Turn left onto southbound Route 906 under the bridge
• Turn left onto the eastbound Interstate 70 on-ramp to travel eastbound on Interstate 70
• Take Exit 44 (Arnold City)

Southbound Indian Hill Road detour:

• From Indian Hill Road, make a right onto the westbound Interstate 70 on-ramp to begin traveling westbound on Interstate 70
• Take Exit 41 (Belle Vernon/Monessen)
• Turn left onto southbound Route 906 under the bridge
• Turn left onto the eastbound Interstate 70 on-ramp to travel eastbound on Interstate 70.
• Motorists with a destination south of the Route 3011 Bridge (Indian Hill Road) will take Exit 44 (Arnold City).

The purpose of this project is to replace the Route 3007 (Fayette Street) bridge over I-70 in North Belle Vernon Borough, Westmoreland County due to structural deficiencies, and to rehabilitate and raise the Route 201 (Rostraver Road) bridge over I-70 to improve vertical clearance and accommodate future widening of I-70. The Route 3007 (Fayette Street) bridge construction was completed in October 2022, and no additional work is scheduled at that location.

As part of the replacement of the Fayette Street Bridge over I-70, improvements include the Route 3007 approach roadway drainage upgrades, signing and pavement markings, and guide rail.

Bridge preservation activities and raising the existing Route 201 (Rostraver Road) structure approximately eight inches over I-70 remain a priority. Work includes replacing the bridge approach slabs, reconstructing the roadway, replacing the concrete curb, and updating the signing and pavement marking, guide rail and other miscellaneous construction.

A virtual public meetings were held June 15, 2021 and February 18, 2022 to update the public on the project schedule and traffic control measures. The February 2022 presentation is available for public review. Click the image below to view the presentation.